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About the Course

Corporate strategy is the strategy a firm uses to compete across multiple businesses. Many small firms want to grow by entering new businesses. Many large firms already are in multiple businesses, e.g. a photo camera producer selling also sunglasses. We developed this course to help you make good corporate strategy decisions. Of the many decisions a firm has to make, corporate strategy decisions are among the most consequential. We will look at these key corporate strategy decisions: - Diversification: How and which businesses should your firm enter? - Divestiture: How and from which businesses should your firm exit? - Corporate HQ: How should we organize corporate headquarters to create value across the different businesses?...

Top reviews

AS

Nov 10, 2023

I would really like to thank Mr. Vanneste for explaining everything in easy way. This course has really helped me with the better understanding of the Strategies which are used by the Corporate HQs

FS

Aug 5, 2022

This course gave me an important information that can be used in the future for my career. The instructor is excellent. His accent is easy to listen and his voice tone made me enjoy his course.

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By Philip H

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Mar 9, 2021

Excellent introduction to corporate strategy. The course covered key issues in appropriate detail and at a balanced pace. It was also interesting to use the Synergistic Portfolio Framework - a handy tool. The course can function as a stand alone programme or as a platform for further study. Well done Bart.

By Yevhen S

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Dec 8, 2021

Nice, succinct, easy-going, comprehensive course. A good introduction into corporate strategy world. As for acting professionals the course is a bit too easy and facile, but nevertheless interesting and well structured. I guess more advanced sequel course on Corporate Strategy would be highly appreciated.

By Ajiboye O

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Oct 21, 2020

With this course, you are able to gain a depth insight into corporate strategy. Understanding divestiture, allocation of resources across businesses with the corporate HQ and a couple of other theories within the business environment. It was one of the most tasking courses ever and yet quite fulfilling.

By Bruno B

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Dec 4, 2021

I'm super reticent with online courses nowadays. Although, this time I confess to be very surprised. Practical exercises, clear examples, easy ways to test yourself and teacher is really worried to send the message straight to the point! Feeling better to have had my time worth it! Thank you all guys!

By Amit G

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Feb 29, 2020

A very comprehensive knowledge enhancer in the Key areas of corporate strategy. The course is designed much taught fully and all basic areas are covered. Recommend some more reading and study along with weekly modules to understand the subject and gain deeper knowledge. Overall a very good course.

By Fernando F D S

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Sep 11, 2022

Excellent learning. It was great to learn all these concepts and to explore one of the things I should had done a few years ago ... Never late, but it would helpful in the past and will be in the future. Thank you all, Coursera, teachers and colleagues for the meaningful support to learn more.

By Giovanna C

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May 15, 2023

EXCELLENT! A superior quality course! Thank you very much Professor Vanneste, for teaching complex topics in a simply, smart and efficient way. It has been a very great honor for me. Thank you, Professor. You're excellent in every video played and for every word spoken.

Giovanna Castellana

By N P

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Aug 26, 2024

Found this course at the right time. Prof. Bart Vanneste has done a brilliant job. The course is comprehensive and gives the right amount of information. Bart explains it in an amazing way, even beginners can understand easily. Thank you professor, for taking time to prepare this course.

By Kaustubh K

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Feb 13, 2023

Just One Word "Un-Parallel".

The Presenter "Bart Vanneste" helped me to get the glimpse of such an important & critical topic "in the simplest possible ways".

Next Question: "How can I practice/apply my learning on more examples". I appreciate if that is made possible by sharing few links.

By Kenneth M M

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Feb 18, 2021

I have really enjoyed and appreciated the learning process. This content was clear and specific to what I require so far in my career and personal development. My favorite chapter was on Divestiture, that was an eye opener on how to align business needs and create sustainability.

By rohit s

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Feb 22, 2018

amazing course. this course has helped understand what goes into making a strategic decision on the corporate level. I am sure that i would be able to apply the knowledge that i have gained from this course and implement to the fullest in my professional life ahead. Thanks a ton.

By Julio R Q

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Aug 23, 2022

I must say this course was very helpful for my better understanding of the finer details of corporate strategy theory and practice. The instructor provided many insights with real world examples from organizations belonging to different industries. Thank you Bart and Coursera!

By Tommaso L

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Jul 24, 2024

This course is perfect for those who know nothing about corporate strategy. It introduces the basic concepts about corporate strategy simply and clearly. The optional readings are really interesting. One question foreseen in the quiz of week 3 is not so clear in my opinion.

By Amber D

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Dec 8, 2022

This was just what I needed: an overview of key concepts, presented well, with enough checkpoints to ensure I was understanding the material. Thank you for demystifying some of the language I've heard but not had training in: I feel I have a basic grasp of these topics now.

By Chan W K

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Mar 29, 2020

An extremely interesting, stimulating and insightful course in corporate strategy. Provides never-before- explored areas in this field which is highly relevant for those working in the business world. Highly recommended for managers involved in strategic decision-making.

By Prachi S

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Jul 8, 2023

The course is extremely knowledgeable and well-simplified for beginners to learn about how Strategic Management is done in multi-business firms. I have drawn huge benefits from the course and I'm certain that it'll help me kickstart a career in the aforementioned domain.

By Srividhya T

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May 27, 2020

Course is highly helpful for diverse applications at Corporate Headquarters and Anyone Who wish to pursue this course would be gaining more knowledge about diversities, synergies, Corporate HQ and many policy decisions. Quite impressed with knowledge of faculty too.

By Dipali S

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Sep 7, 2021

Easy to understand and simple and logical examples, reading material. Excellent learning experience. Instructor's way of explaining and delivering sessions make it very interesting course. Very much helpful for further career progression and competence development.

By 臧海军

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Dec 29, 2017

Great course by Prof. Vanneste, it helped me to acquire a framework for analyzing corporate strategy options and a clear logic for making decisions. It's also a pleasure to have the face to face class with him in Peking University for BiMBA course this December.

By Krishnamurthy S

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May 3, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course. The way the course was presented, business cases, real examples etc made the learning more valuable. The learnings from this course will certainly help me in my business ventures. Overall a course worth doing. Thank you.

By Traoré I

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Sep 26, 2024

Bart is a great teacher. I really enjoyed and appreciate the way he gives the lectures. I am in a french country (Côte d'Ivoire) but i understood the courses like i were english native. Thanks for the course. I higly recommend it to others. I learned alot

By Akshay D

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Mar 20, 2023

A refreshingly well taught course. Good explanation, backed by sound examples. The quizzes are well designed too. Completed this in 2022. Prof Bart is both sincere in approach and clear in thinking. Certainly improved my analysis on corporate strategy.

By Edwin T

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Jul 18, 2022

the course is very good and the proffesor Mr Bart Vanneste is very clear in explaining the uncharted abstract corporate strategy in a very simple way and makes me easily to understand the course and help me understanf the meaning of corporate strategy is

By Gauri S

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Jun 30, 2020

The course provided a deep insight into business, diversification, divestment & corporate strategy. The constant use of case studies and examples also helped in understanding the application of concepts. I found the course very interesting & informative.

By Bharathi K

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Feb 13, 2021

Really very informative and easy to understand by the away Professor explains. I loved the course and got confidence of applying in my career. Thank you coursera, University of London and Proff Bart Vanneste for giving such wonderful course to students.